Data & Analytics

Canada’s Simons optimizes styles and colors with AI

Simons is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to minimize inventory costs while supporting omnichannel growth.
Exclusive Q&A: Kendra Scott fast tracks curbside for Mother’s Day

A fast-growing specialty jewelry retailer is integrating omnichannel transactions into its order management system for efficient curbside pickup.
Walgreens to resume standard operating hours

Walgreens stores are getting back to some semblance of normal, but with added safety measures.
Survey: Retail shrink rises in 2019; only 6% of losses recovered

Retail theft due to shoplifting and dishonest employees remains a serious problem for retailers.
NPD: Weekly retail spending up 7%

Retail spending improved for the fourth straight week, but much uncertainty still remains as consumers buying habits continue to shift amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chili’s, other retailers adapt to COVID-19 with Yelp

Retailers including Chili’s are leveraging features of the Yelp app to communicate with customers and provide needed services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis: Wayfair has failed to turn over a new leaf as net loss continues to rise

In starting its new fiscal year, Wayfair’s results make it clear that the company has failed to turn over a new leaf.
Wildfang streamlines online hunt for products

A specialty women’s lifestyle retailer is increasing e-commerce conversions with intelligent search.

Recovery likely in ‘fits and starts,’ according to NRF chief economist